Celebrating a Remarkable 2025
As the 2025 school year draws to a close, our Senior School community reflects with pride on a year defined by purpose, hard work and a strong sense of togetherness. Guided by our core values of integrity, fair play and genuine care, we have seen outstanding achievements both in and beyond the classroom.
This year, students have embraced ambitious goals, supported each other, and thrived in an environment where success is built on collaboration and mutual respect. The expansion of co-curricular programs, the launch of new learning facilities, and vibrant arts and sports achievements have provided rich opportunities for all.
Our graduating Class of 2025 exemplified perseverance and leadership, leaving a legacy of optimism and excellence for future students. From impressive academic results to memorable social and community events, their journey has been supported by dedicated staff and families who work together to nurture growth and wellbeing.
Whether on the sports field, the stage, or through service and sustainability projects, our students have displayed character and creativity. Partnerships between home and school have remained central, ensuring every student feels known, challenged and supported.
As we look forward to 2026, we do so with gratitude and enthusiasm, ready to continue our tradition of striving for excellence, cultivating character and building a caring community. Thank you to our students, staff, families and alumni for making 2025 a year to remember.
Term 1A
I would like to thank all Haileybury’s staff and students for the way that they began the 2026 academic year. Term 1A is a chance for students to begin their 2026 studies early and become comfortable in their new classes before heading off on an extended summer break. It takes an enormous amount of organisation and effort to ensure that a new school year is ready to go in November of the previous year; however, Haileybury believes that getting a head start on the new year is of great benefit to our students, particularly those undertaking VCE Units 3 and 4 studies.
As the academic year concludes, I would like to say sincere thanks to you all for your ongoing support of Haileybury.
My best wishes to you all for a safe and happy time away from the usual school routine.
Celebration of Excellence
Many Haileybury students and families gathered on the evening of Friday, 5 December to celebrate another successful year at Haileybury. The night also featured prize giving for our very best sportspeople, performers and academics. The quality of the musical performances on the night was outstanding, bearing testament to the strength of Haileybury’s performing arts program.
Year 10 – Work Experience 2025
Over 450 Year 10 students participated in Work Experience placements during Term 4. Work Experience is the short-term placement of secondary school students with employers to provide insights into industry and the workplace. It provides students with the valuable opportunity to: develop employability skills; explore possible career options; understand employer expectations; and increase their self-understanding, maturity, independence and self-confidence. The skills and insights gained during work experience are invaluable, and we are very grateful to the employers who so generously supported our students.
Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars – The University of Melbourne
We would like to congratulate the following Year 11 students on being accepted into the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program for 2027.
- Yuliia – Brighton
- Nilavan – Berwick
- Yunran (Catherine) – City
- Daniel – Keysborough
- Zimo – Keysborough
Successful applicants of the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program will become part of a supportive university community and peer network through a tailored program of events and activities. We look forward to working with you over the next two years to help these future leaders reach their potential.
Dr Nicholas Grigsby
Deputy Principal, Head of Senior Schools
Alliance Francaise Award Ceremony
In the French Department, Term 1A began with great excitement as the Alliance Française Ceremony was scheduled for the Monday, 17 of November. Three of our outstanding students received awards in several categories, namely:
- Alexander, Year 11, Haileybury College - Written and Oral Exam - Best Candidate Award
- Gregory , Year 12, Haileybury College - Oral Exam - Special Mention
- Louise , Year 12, Haileybury Girls College - Oral Exam - Hors Concours
The evening was filled with poetry, and our students spoke with remarkable elegance. The prestigious ceremony took place at The Capitol, a magnificent venue on Swanston Street. Our students left deeply inspired, and French will always hold a special place in their hearts.
Maud Fugier-Sola
Head of French
